AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInternational Justice: Washington imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, intensifying its campaign against the tribunal over investigations involving U.S. and Israeli officials. Global Economy: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said AI investment is helping keep growth near 3%, but warned of major disruption to jobs, education and tax systems as an energy shock weighs on the outlook. Food Security: UN experts warn famine risks are rising in Sudan, where conflict and drought are worsening shortages, displacement and disease. Energy Markets: The 2026 oil shock has squeezed refined fuels rather than crude supply: U.S. Gulf Coast diesel prices topped the equivalent of $200 a barrel even as WTI traded near $100. Poverty: A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time, affecting 1.2 billion people. Climate Action: Former UN-Habitat chief Maimunah Mohd Sharif says Malaysia needs stronger local governance, resources and policy continuity to turn climate commitments into results.
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